6/10 Okay
Stephen
6 May 2025
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
chateau le marara
5.0 star property
Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station in Bwishyura with 2 restaurants
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Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Kibuye / Bwishyura, Bwishyura, Western Province
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Gisenyi Beach
- Université Libre de Kigali
- Goma (GOM)86 min drive
Room options
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Double Room, Lake View
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
20 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
- 30 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 20
- 20 King Beds
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Double Room, Lake View
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
20 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
- 30 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
- 20 King Beds
About the area
Bwishyura
A luxury stay in the heart of Bwishyura awaits you at chateau le marara. You'll find Nyamyumba Hot Springs in the vicinity. Highlights at this Baroque castle include 2 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the castle's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to boat tours, kayaking and motor boating. Meeting rooms and coworking space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
Restaurants
- Mutima Mwiza - 22 min drive
- The Right Bar - 8 min drive
- Fast Food & Take Away - 8 min drive
- Fast Food & Take Away - 8 min drive
- Mutima Mwiza Restaurant - 23 min drive
About this property
chateau le marara
Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station in Bwishyura with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The luxury chateau le marara also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.
This 5-star Bwishyura castle is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 21 guestrooms or units
- 3 levels
- 2 dining venues
- 2 coffee shops
- Conference rooms
- Built in 2024
- Full breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Coffee in lobby
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Staff members are multilingual
- Front desk safe
- Food/drink service (free)
- Wedding services available
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Bellhop
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
Chateau le marara offers 21 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Languages
English, French, Swahili
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- 2 coffee shops/cafes
- 2 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
- Archery
- Boat and paddles
- Boat tours
- Hiking/biking trails
- Kayaking
- Motor boating
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Free grocery shopping service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- Coworking space
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Garden
- Vegetable garden
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 20 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hand-held showerhead
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Magnifying mirror
- No lift (single-level property)
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Visual fire alarm
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (127 centimetre high)
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
- 1 building
- 3 floors
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Baroque architecture
- Built in 2024
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Reception hall
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Smoke-free property
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- 20 private bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Chef service
More
- 4G smartphone data speed
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Desk
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- LED lighting
- Safe
- Smartphone
- Soundproofed rooms
- Unlimited free smartphone calls
- Unlimited smartphone data usage
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at chateau le marara
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)
- Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
- Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
chateau le marara Castle
chateau le marara Bwishyura
chateau le marara Castle Bwishyura
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at chateau le marara?
Yep, chateau le marara has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to chateau le marara?
The closest beach to chateau le marara is Gisenyi Beach (44.2 km).
Does chateau le marara serve breakfast?
Sure does, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at chateau le marara?
No, chateau le marara does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at chateau le marara?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at chateau le marara?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at chateau le marara?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
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